Ola Smith

Olanrewaju Smith (Professor of Animal Production and Health) has over 20 years experience in International Development with a focus on improved and sustainable use of natural resources. He has served in various positions including:member of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of GEF; Regional Director, West and Central Africa Regional Office of IDRC; Executive Secretary of the Global Forum on Agricultural Research; Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology United Nations Convention to combat desertification. Examples of thematic areas of expertise include: desertification and land regeneration, food security and environmental sustainability, strategic partnerships among stakeholders involved in the agricultural sector.